complete buildings, perfectly networked · 2016. 3. 13. · spaces: the living room is pleasantly...
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Complete buildings, perfectly networked ABB offers integrated solutions for intelligent home and building automation
to deliver ‘smart homes’ and ‘smart buildings’
Frankfurt, March 13, 2016 – Over the past years, building automation has become increasingly dynamic.
Safety, comfort and energy efficiency are at the center of developments in this fields: seeing the move
towards integrated networked systems in buildings with the power to adapt to individual requirements.
ABB offers a diverse range of innovative solutions for building automation characterized by technical
perfection, maximum energy efficiency and intuitive interaction for occupants. This creates a world of new
possibilities for the intelligent control of living and work environments. Consistently interlinked and
impressively efficient. For ABB, this is represented by the terms Living Space® (residential buildings
sector) and Building Space® (commercial buildings sector).
The motto of the trade fair Light+Building – “digital, individual, networked” – reveals, that home and
building automation has evolved into a trend, especially in the electrical installation market. In industrial
construction, the networked building systems technology gained acceptance long ago. The focus for
investors and operators are maximum energy efficiency, optimized operating processes and security of
investment. Here, ABB offers a complete portfolio of innovative solutions for all segments and all
requirements. Customers from all sectors profit from the many years of experience and the know-how of
ABB in the field of building automation. Customized components, complete systems and different
communication protocol platforms enable the development of custom-made solutions for almost all
requirements. The spectrum ranges from commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure systems
to luxury hotels and facilities in the healthcare and nursing sector.
Energy efficiency has taken on much greater significance
The growing importance of energy efficiency is in part due to the introduction of new regulations and
standards on a local and national level. In addition consumers’ growing environmental consciousness
have made building automation and energy efficiency even more important over the past years.
Products from ABB enable flexible solutions that can be adapted to changed circumstances or
requirements at any time. The products and solutions used by ABB are also future-proof, ready for
changes such as future growth, new technologies, changes of use, etc.
ABB enables integral energy management for all building segments – ranging from manufacturing to
administration and logistics building usage. Innovative solutions for the measuring, documentation,
visualization and -optimization of consumption for all relevant areas are made possible – monitoring
electricity, natural gas, steam, water, etc.
Usage-based lighting control with movement and presence detectors, shading controlled based on the
weather with shutters and blinds as well as intelligent control units for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems also make a considerable contribution to the energy balance of buildings. And as
far as the sensible use of renewable energies is concerned, ABB provides assistance with a
comprehensive portfolio of products and systems along the entire photovoltaics value chain.
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Demand-based distribution of energy
The efficient use of energy is one thing, and the demand-based distribution of energy is another. Here
ABB also delivers customized, individual solutions in the field of energy distribution in buildings based on
different technologies. Always the center of attention: maximum reliability and safety. For example, when
it comes to the protection of buildings and systems from trespassing and damage caused by fire, smoke
or water the integration of safety sensors, emergency lighting and alarm units in the building automation
systems helps to provide the highest levels of safety.
While maximum energy efficiency, optimized operating processes and security of investment take center
stage for functional buildings, questions regarding comfort and safety determine the equipment of private
spaces: The living room is pleasantly warm in time, the bedroom is cool, the lighting seemingly adapts to
the respective situation on its own, and the blinds open and close accordingly when the weather changes
– this scenario can be realized thanks to the intelligent building networked systems, and much more.
People experience completely new perspectives of living comfort and personalized quality of life – as well
as noticeable energy saving results. For ABB, this is represented by the term Living Space®.
Comprehensive technological know-how
The comprehensive technological know-how in individual domains, coupled with its integration expertise
ensures that tailor-made solutions can be delivered in residential and commercial buildings of any size.
Projects that fulfil the individual wishes and needs of private building owners alongside as well as the
requirements of commercial and/or industrial investors.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leading global technology company in power and automation that enables
utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering
environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs
about 135,000 people.
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Living Space® offers high comfort and security in people’s homes.
Building Space® provides energy efficiency and optimized operation in commercial buildings.
For more information please contact:
Lynette Jackson
Head of Communications
Electrification Products Division
Tel: +41 43 317 54 04
ABB Ltd
Affolternstrasse 44
8050 Zurich
Switzerland
Julia Voellmecke
PR Business Unit
Building Products
Tel. +49 23 51 956 17 55